Krakow: Collegium Maius, St. Mary’s Basilica & Cloth Hall
Walk through Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a local guide. See the Collegium Maius and Cloth Hall, then enter St. Mary’s Basilica to marvel at the Veit Stoss altar.
Visit the main landmarks of Krakow Old Town on a guided walking tour lasting approximately 1.5 hours.
The tour covers historic streets, Main Market Square, Collegium Maius, the Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Basilica. Your licensed local guide will explain the history of Krakow, its medieval development and the significance of the main landmarks visited during the tour.
Itinerary
St. Mary Magdalene Square – approximately 20 minutes – walk by
Meet your licensed local guide at St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument.
The tour begins at St. Mary Magdalene Square. Your guide will introduce the history of Krakow and explain the development of the city as a medieval trading centre and former royal capital.
Collegium Maius – approximately 20 minutes – admission ticket not included
Walk through the historic streets of Krakow Old Town and stop at Collegium Maius, the oldest building of the Jagiellonian University.
Your guide will explain the history of the university and its connection with Krakow's academic history, including Nicolaus Copernicus.
Cloth Hall – approximately 20 minutes – admission ticket not included
Continue to the Main Market Square and the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice).
Your guide will explain the history of the Main Market Square and the role of the Cloth Hall as a historic centre of trade. You will also see the Renaissance arcade and surrounding historic buildings.
St. Mary's Basilica – approximately 30 minutes – admission ticket included
Visit St. Mary's Basilica and see the Veit Stoss altarpiece.
Your guide will explain the history of the basilica, its architecture and the history of the 15th-century altarpiece. The visit also includes the interior of the basilica, including its chapels, painted vaults and stained-glass windows.
Meeting point
St. Mary Magdalene Square, 31-044 Krakow, Poland.
Meet your guide at the Piotr Skarga Monument on St. Mary Magdalene Square. Your guide will hold an excursions.city sign.
Endpoint
St. Mary's Basilica, Krakow, Poland.
Contact number: +48 727 001 040
Phone, WhatsApp and Telegram available.
What's included
- Licensed local guide
- Admission ticket to St. Mary's Basilica
- Approximately 1.5-hour guided walking tour
What's not included
- Admission tickets to Collegium Maius
- Admission tickets to the Cloth Hall
Please note
Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins.
Late arrivals cannot join the tour after the group has departed, and tickets are non-refundable.
All group tours are conducted in one language. Please select your preferred language when booking.
